How Elon Musk Influences Donald Trump
Their rapidly evolving political friendship has become a potential minefield as Musk's vast businesses could pose conflicts of interest if Trump is elected in November.
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MAGA influencers have only themselves to blame for Russian propaganda scandal
Prominent right-wing influencers Dave Rubin, Benny Johnson and Tim Pool have huge followings on YouTube and are fond of the Trumpist talking point that allegations… Read More »MAGA influencers have only themselves to blame for Russian propaganda scandal
Elon Musk in big trouble as more advertisers plan to leave Twitter's toxic cesspool
Xodus Advertisers and the precious revenue they generate have fled X (formerly Twitter) since Elon Musk took over in October 2022, bringing with him a… Read More »Elon Musk in big trouble as more advertisers plan to leave Twitter's toxic cesspool
A cargo bike with a low price and pedals that are so low that they scrape the ground
John Timmer More than most other forms of bicycle, cargo bikes are specifically designed to make it easier to ditch a car. Whether it’s to… Read More »A cargo bike with a low price and pedals that are so low that they scrape the ground
Forget the 4% rule? Here’s what you really need to look at during retirement.
Everyone experiences their retirement differently, but we all have one goal: to ensure that we can make ends meet with our pension savings for a… Read More »Forget the 4% rule? Here’s what you really need to look at during retirement.
X Gets a Brazilian Axe + Founder Mode + Listeners React to School Phone Bans
“This is not a normal legal dispute.”
Disagreement between Parkland massacre survivor and some families of the dead erupts in court
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A nasty rift developed in court Thursday between the most seriously injured survivor of the 2018 Parkland school massacre and… Read More »Disagreement between Parkland massacre survivor and some families of the dead erupts in court
US charges Russian military with unleashing malware on Ukraine
Getty Images Federal prosecutors on Thursday unsealed an indictment charging six Russian nationals with conspiring to hack into the computer networks of the Ukrainian government… Read More »US charges Russian military with unleashing malware on Ukraine
Video footage shows Russians killing surrendering Ukrainian soldiers
Editor's note: This story contains graphic images and descriptions of violence. The troops emerge and stagger to the center of the dusty path, then to… Read More »Video footage shows Russians killing surrendering Ukrainian soldiers
18 Arrests in Undercover Child Abuse Scavenger Hunt in North Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – 18 men have been arrested following a multi-agency sting targeting child molesters in North Las Vegas. Those arrested were: Andres Herrera-Rodriguez,… Read More »18 Arrests in Undercover Child Abuse Scavenger Hunt in North Las Vegas
Study: Playing Dungeons & Dragons Helps Autistic Players with Social Interactions
Enlarge / Researchers say that Dungeons & Dragons can provide autistic players with the opportunity to participate in low-risk social interactions. Since its introduction in… Read More »Study: Playing Dungeons & Dragons Helps Autistic Players with Social Interactions
Doctor sentenced to 9 months in prison for beating police officer during Capitol riots
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Massachusetts doctor who punched a police officer during a mob attack on the U.S. Capitol was sentenced Thursday to nine months… Read More »Doctor sentenced to 9 months in prison for beating police officer during Capitol riots
After another disappointment from Boeing, NASA has no plans to buy more Starliner missions
Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket ahead of its launch in June to begin the Crew Flight… Read More »After another disappointment from Boeing, NASA has no plans to buy more Starliner missions
How much money will I receive each month if I purchase a $100,000 annuity?
How much money will I receive each month if I purchase a $100,000 annuity? An annuity is like a personal retirement plan that you buy… Read More »How much money will I receive each month if I purchase a $100,000 annuity?
Balatro hits phones on September 26th, so plan your 'sick' days accordingly
Enlarge / The energy captured by BalatroThe mobile announcement trailer is terrifyingly spot on. LocalThunk LocalThunk, the pseudonymous lead developer of the surprise hit deckbuilding/roguelike/poker-math-simulation… Read More »Balatro hits phones on September 26th, so plan your 'sick' days accordingly
